WTA Wembley 1971 Draw & Results

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Billie Jean King won the 1971 Wembley, defeating Francoise Durr 6-1 5-7 7-5 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played October 26–November 1 on carpet courts in Wembley, United Kingdom.

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Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Francoise Durr , 6-1 5-7 7-5
Dates
Oct 26 — Nov 1
Location
Wembley, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

16 recorded singles results

Wembley 1971 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Billie Jean King 6-1 5-7 7-5 Francoise Durr H2H Match data Nov 1, 1971* F
BR (1)
Rosie Casals 6-3 6-0 Evonne Goolagong H2H Match data Nov 1, 1971* BR
SF (2)
Francoise Durr 6-4 6-4 Evonne Goolagong H2H Match data Oct 31, 1971* SF
Billie Jean King 6-1 6-2 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Oct 31, 1971* SF
QF (4)
Rosie Casals 5-7 6-3 6-2 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Oct 31, 1971* QF
Evonne Goolagong 3-6 6-2 8-6 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data Oct 31, 1971* QF
Billie Jean King 6-3 6-0 Patti Hogan H2H Match data Oct 31, 1971* QF
Francoise Durr 6-1 6-4 Betty Stove H2H Match data Oct 31, 1971* QF
R16 (8)
Winnie Shaw 6-4 6-2 Lindsey Beaven H2H Match data Oct 30, 1971* R16
Evonne Goolagong 6-3 6-4 Veronica Burton H2H Match data Oct 30, 1971* R16
Francoise Durr 6-3 6-4 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data Oct 30, 1971* R16
Virginia Wade 6-1 3-6 6-1 Nell Truman H2H Match data Oct 30, 1971* R16
Betty Stove 7-5 6-3 Jackie Fayter H2H Match data Oct 30, 1971* R16
Patti Hogan 6-3 6-2 Wendy Gilchrist H2H Match data Oct 30, 1971* R16
Rosie Casals 6-1 6-2 Julie Heldman H2H Match data Oct 30, 1971* R16
Billie Jean King 6-4 6-1 Shirley Bloomer H2H Match data Oct 30, 1971* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Wembley.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Billie Jean King 1 final

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Betty Stove 1 appearance

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Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Wembley finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Billie Jean King 6-1 5-7 7-5 Francoise Durr H2H Match data 1971 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1971

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wembley held?
Wembley is held in Wembley, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Wembley?
The 1971 Wembley was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Francoise Durr 6-1 5-7 7-5.
When was the first Wembley played?
The first edition of Wembley was held in 1971.
What surface is Wembley played on?
Wembley is played on carpet courts.